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Privacy Policy

Last updated:  9th March , 2025

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You. We use Your Personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words with initial letters capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions apply regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
  • Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party. “Control” means ownership of 50% or more of shares, equity interest, or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority.
  • Application refers to HouzMe Radio, the software program provided by the Company.
  • Company (referred to as either “the Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to HouzMe Radio.
  • Country refers to: Kenya.
  • Device means any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, cellphone, or digital tablet.
  • Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
  • Service refers to the Application.
  • Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company. This includes third-party companies or individuals employed by the Company to facilitate or provide the Service, perform related services, or assist in analyzing the Service’s usage.
  • Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by using the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (e.g., the duration of a page visit).
  • You means the individual accessing or using the Service or the company or other legal entity on whose behalf such an individual is accessing or using the Service.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:

  • Email address
  • First name and last name
  • Phone number

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service. It may include:

  • Your Device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited on Our Service
  • Time and date of visits
  • Time spent on pages
  • Unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data

If You access the Service via a mobile device, additional data may be collected, such as device type, mobile operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.

Use of Your Personal Data

The Company may use Personal Data for purposes such as:

  • Providing and maintaining the Service
  • Managing Your Account
  • Fulfilling contracts related to purchased products or services
  • Contacting You regarding updates, promotions, or security matters
  • Providing news, offers, and information related to similar products or services
  • Handling Your requests
  • Business transfers (mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales)
  • Data analysis and service improvement

Sharing Your Personal Data

Your information may be shared with:

  • Service Providers (to monitor and analyze service usage, send communications)
  • Affiliates (with required compliance to this Privacy Policy)
  • Business Partners (for promotional or service offerings)
  • Other users (if shared publicly)
  • Legal entities (if required for compliance, safety, or fraud prevention)

Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain Your Personal Data as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Usage Data is generally retained for shorter periods, unless needed for security improvements or legal compliance.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information may be transferred and stored outside Your state, province, or country, where data protection laws may differ. By using Our Service, You consent to such transfers. We take necessary steps to ensure Your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Deleting Your Personal Data

You have the right to request the deletion of Your Personal Data. You may:

  • Update or delete data via Your Account settings.
  • Contact Us directly for data deletion requests.

However, certain data may need to be retained due to legal obligations.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Your data may be disclosed:

  • For business transactions, such as mergers or acquisitions.
  • To comply with legal obligations, such as government requests.
  • To protect Our rights, property, or safety, or that of other users.

Security of Your Personal Data

We use commercially acceptable security measures, but no online transmission or storage method is 100% secure.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 13. If You are a parent or guardian and Your child has provided Us with Personal Data, contact Us to remove such information.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy policies, so We recommend reviewing their policies before providing any data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and We may notify You via email or through Our Service.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, You can contact us via email: sales@houzme.africa

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